September 2011 Update - Plastics program experiencing record demand for graduates!
During the 2010/2011 school year over 200 "engineer wanted" postings were received by the plastics program (with only 20 B.S. graduates available). This demand is continuing - many December '11 and May '12 graduates have already accepted full-time engineering positions. With so many high paying positions available, now is a great time to consider a career in plastics engineering.
The largest plastics program in the United States.
The Ferris State University Plastics Program offers both an A.A.S. degree in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology and a B.S in Plastics Engineering Technology. Graduates work in areas ranging from processing to product design, tool design, materials science, and program management. Plastics graduates are among the University's most heavily recruited as Ferris has Michigan's only B.S. in Plastics Engineering Technology. Visit the links in the left menu for more information on the Plastics Program.
High paying jobs are waiting!
Expect to start at a very competitive salary. The average starting salary of graduates is $56,900 ('05-'06 school year).
FSU Plastics Job Opportunities
With media reports of plant closures and jobs moving overseas, some have the perception that careers in manufacturing are on the decline. The reality is that demand continues to remain very strong for engineers. The plastics industry is experiencing a shortage of qualified engineering graduates. At Ferris, demand is extremely high for the limited number of BS Plastics graduates each semester.
Plastics graduates have historically benefited from 100% placement and continue to do so. During the current school year" PLTS graduates have been heavily recruited. This list represents only companies that have contacted FSU Plastics with formal job postings. Additionally, many students find employment with companies that do not directly contact FSU Plastics.
From September 2010 to April 2011
